Coder - Professional Billing - Remote - Days

MedStar Health; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Coder responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and assigning diagnoses and procedure codes. The role requires a strong knowledge of coding conventions, relevant experience in an acute care hospital, and certifications in coding. This remote position requires candidates to reside in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant coding experience in an acute care hospital.
• Certification as CPC or COC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient clinical documentation for ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding.
• Extract pertinent information from medical records.

Skills

Knowledge of coding conventions

Ability to address modifiers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Coding Certificate program (AAPC or AHIMA)

Tools

Epic

3M CAC

Job description

SUMMARY
The Coder is responsible for reviewing outpatient clinical documentation via Epic and 3M CAC for assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnoses and CPT-4/HCPCS procedure coding systems. Through knowledge of coding conventions and guidelines. Ability to address commonly applied modifiers for hospital outpatient accounts. Extracts pertinent information from clinical notes, operative notes, radiology reports, laboratory reports, (including Pathology), procedure records, specialty forms, etc. Determines complex code assignment pertinent to emergency visits and diagnostic workups.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• At least 2 years relevant coding and abstracting experience in an acute care hospital.
• Experience with Epic and 3M CAC systems preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coding (COC), formerly Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS or CCS-P).
• Accredited Coding Certificate program (AAPC or AHIMA) required.
• Remote, but must live in Georgia

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.